Kerala
enjoys unique geographic features that have
made it one of the most sought after tourist
destination in Asia. An equable climate. A long
shoreline with serene beaches.... Tranquil stretches
of emerald backwaters...... Lush hill station
and exotic wildlife..... waterfalls......Ayurvedic
health holidays....Enchanting art form &
Magical festivals, historic and cultural monuments.
An exotic cuisine..... All of which offer you
a unique experience. And what's more, each of
these charming destinations is only a two hour
drive from the other. A singular advantage no
other destination offers.
Kerala is probably
the greenest place you will ever see. The coconut
palms, the red tilted houses, the innumerable
lakes and beaches will remain long lasting impressions
to any visitor. Ayurveda the 3000 year old system
of medicine (recognized by World Health Organization
as a system of alternative medicine), is becoming
very popular all over the world. Kerala is a
very attractive tourist place in Asia.
Kerala
is not just a visual treat but is also home
to a rich and diverse flora and fauna thus becoming
an ideal getaway for nature lovers. There are
10,035 species of plants, 102 species of mammals,
476 species of birds, 202 species of freshwater
fishes, 165 species of reptiles and 89 species
of amphibians.
Art includes colorful
and beautiful dance forms, like Kathakali, Mohiniattam
and Kalaripayattu, one of the oldest martial
art forms in the world. Festivals are an integral
part of the life of the people .The most popular
Festival is Onam, which heralds the beginning
of the Malayalam New Year. The distinctive flavors
and the mouthwatering cuisine is a gourmet’s
delight.
There
is no other state in the country that can present
so much enthusiasm for life as it is visible in
Kerala. Despite high population, the economic
condition in Kerala is in much better shape than
most of the other Indian states. Basic civic facilities
available to the common people are well in place
and people know what there rights are. Industrialization
(specially related to Information Technology)
is taking place in Kerala in its true spirit and
much faster than most of the states in the country.
Combine all these factors and you would know why
Keralites consider their state as God's Own Country.
| Some
Additional Information |
| Capital
|
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
|
| Main
Language |
Malayalam |
| Location |
Southwest tip of India's
main land. |
| Currency |
Indian Rupee (INR) |
| Climate |
Tropical climate, Summer
(March - June), Winter (December - January),
Monsoon (July - October) |
| Tourist
season |
October - May, peak season:
November - January
Number of Districts : 14 |
| Major
Cities |
Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi
and Kozhikode |
| Major
Beaches |
Kovalam, Varkala, Fort
Kochi, Kappad and Bekal |
| Major
Wildlife Sanctuaries |
Thekkady (Periyar), Munnar,
Parambikkulam, Wayanad, Silent Valley, Aralm,
Peechi-Vazhani, Chimani, Shenduruny, Idukki,
Chinnar, Peppara, Neyyar |
| Bird
Sanctuary |
Thattekad, Kumarakom |
| Major
Hill Stations |
Ponmudi, Peerumade, Thekkady,
Munnar and Wayanad |
|